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Compare BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE (ALPHAGAN P) and DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TIMOLOL MALEATE (Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and Timolol Maleate ophthalmic Solution) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
ALPHAGAN P, Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate · Glaucoma Agent
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action ALPHAGAN P is a relatively selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist with a peak ocular hypotensive effect occurring at two hours post-dosing. Fluoroph...
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Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and Timolol Maleate ophthalmic Solution · Glaucoma Agent
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is comprised of two components: dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate. Each of th...
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Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 7 Reddit discussions
BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE
0%
positive
4 threads
DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TIMOLOL MALEATE
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positive
3 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
4 Reddit threads analysed for BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
1 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
This post is a little lengthy but thank you to all those who took the time to read and give their opinion. Just a little history before I start: Height: 166cm Weight: 62kg Race: Black Primary Complain: Ocular Hypertension, side effects from drops Medical Issues: Sudden intense knee pain (no diagn
48F Weight - 62 Kg Height - 5 feet Eye drops she use : travoprost,dorzalamide,brimonidine tartrate Tablet : acetazolamide Data from visual field test: GHT - outside normal limits VFI 23% MD -27.01 dB P<0.5% PSD 8.85 dB P<0.5% my mother has glaucoma in left eye with IOP 40 mm of Hg and doc
Hello! Age: 28 Sex: F Height: 5’5 Weight: 135lbs I’m currently taking prednisolone eye drops to control a uveitis flare but was prescribed Dorzolamide to also get my eye pressure under control (steroid responder). At my follow up, my eye pressure is lower than originally but still not low enough so
Maybe twice a year my eyes randomly start hurting. It comes from the upper part of both eyeballs, and feels kinda like a pressure. Along with the pressure I lose vision in the center of my vision field. I can still see general colors but detail is lost. Looks like what happens when you put something
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3 Reddit threads analysed for DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TIMOLOL MALEATE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
1,827 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
The floor is so sticky 🤮🤢 Do not get me started on the state of the residents here if you think the med room is bad. Stuck between needing a job and wanting to help the people here, and wanting to dip the fuck out and protect my certification. but one enthusiastic med aide over the weekends isn’t
My mother has pseudoexfoliation open angle glaucoma and complains to me all the time about how her eye drops cause the skin around her eyes and eyelids to itch. She mentioned trying to use Vaseline to protect them but that did not help. She also mentioned that putting any kind of makeup or cream mak
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Both BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE and DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TIMOLOL MALEATE belong to the Glaucoma Agent class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE carries 2 FDA warnings. DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TIMOLOL MALEATE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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